--- product_id: 6014901 title: "28-20181 DryFlow Air Filter" brand: "aem" price: "R2008" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Aem" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6014901-28-20181-dryflow-air-filter store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Increased horsepower 99% contaminant capture Proudly USA-made 28-20181 DryFlow Air Filter **Brand:** aem **Price:** R2008 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate Your Engine's Performance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 28-20181 DryFlow Air Filter by aem - **How much does it cost?** R2008 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6014901-28-20181-dryflow-air-filter) ## Best For - aem enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aem brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Breathe Easy:** Captures up to 99% of harmful contaminants for cleaner air intake. - β€’ **Built to Last:** Manufactured in the USA with quality you can trust. - β€’ **Dust? No Problem!:** Engineered for outstanding performance in the dustiest racing conditions. - β€’ **Unleash Your Ride:** Experience a boost in horsepower and throttle response. - β€’ **Lightweight Champion:** Weighs only 0.01 ounces for effortless installation. ## Overview The AEM28-20181 DryFlow Air Filter is a high-performance air filter designed to enhance your vehicle's horsepower and throttle response while effectively capturing up to 99% of harmful contaminants. Perfect for racing conditions, this lightweight filter is proudly manufactured in the USA, ensuring quality and reliability. ## Description AEM DryFlow Air Filters are washable synthetic air filters designed for an optimum combination of air flow, filtration, and performance. AEM DryFlow filters use an innovative high performance oil-free filtration material that allows easy cleaning. Review: Great buy! High quality - Does need a bit of inspect to clean up rubber bits, no big deal really. Construction is solid, rubber is durable and pliable. Fit is excellent on m113 v8 (C55 AMG). Noticed better throttle response smoother running, especially in 4th and 5th gear. Transmission shifts down easier than before. Overall GREAT buy imo, no oiling, clean and easy, better response and maybe a hp or two. Thank you! Review: K&N says that the filter efficiency of their filters increase as the filter gets dirty, not good - I needed air filters for my '03 E55K AMG since the K&N filters that came with the car were falling apart (filtering media literally breaking into pieces). I also didn't want to buy another set of oiled filters because they take too many extra steps to clean, and they actually filter the air the least when they're clean; K&N says that the filter efficiency of their filters increase as the filter gets dirty, not good. These AEM filters fit perfectly inside the airbox, and you can use a mild cleaner like Simple Green to clean the filter and rinse with water. The filters are also made from a synthetic material which doesn't absorb water, so drying is pretty quick. The filters are actually thicker compared to the K&N filters, so it has more filtering area. AEM says you may clean them every 50k miles. The only thing I didn't like about them is that it had excess rubber/silicone on the filter, ​and some pieces were actually loose. Make sure to remove all loose pieces of rubber before installing. Great filters, ## Features - Designed to increase horsepower and throttle response - Captures up to 99% of harmful contaminants - Outstanding performance even in dusty racing conditions - Manufactured in the USA ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008KWP3D4 | | Automotive Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,248,636 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #224 in Automotive Performance Air Filters #14,146 in Automotive Replacement Air Filters | | Brand | AEM | | Brand Name | AEM | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 61 Reviews | | Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00024844309518 | | Included Components | 1 Air Filter | | Item Type Name | Air Filters - Drop In | | Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces | | Manufacturer | K&N | | Manufacturer Part Number | 28-20181 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Manufacturer warranty | | Model Number | 28-20181 | | Number of Items | 1 | | OEM Equivalent Part Number | DSHD28-20181 | | OEM Part Number | DSHD28-20181 | | Product Grade | Performance Part | | Shape | Rectangular | | UPC | 024844309518 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![28-20181 DryFlow Air Filter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615px2feOJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great buy! High quality *by R***I on February 7, 2019* Does need a bit of inspect to clean up rubber bits, no big deal really. Construction is solid, rubber is durable and pliable. Fit is excellent on m113 v8 (C55 AMG). Noticed better throttle response smoother running, especially in 4th and 5th gear. Transmission shifts down easier than before. Overall GREAT buy imo, no oiling, clean and easy, better response and maybe a hp or two. Thank you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ K&N says that the filter efficiency of their filters increase as the filter gets dirty, not good *by A***. on June 8, 2016* I needed air filters for my '03 E55K AMG since the K&N filters that came with the car were falling apart (filtering media literally breaking into pieces). I also didn't want to buy another set of oiled filters because they take too many extra steps to clean, and they actually filter the air the least when they're clean; K&N says that the filter efficiency of their filters increase as the filter gets dirty, not good. These AEM filters fit perfectly inside the airbox, and you can use a mild cleaner like Simple Green to clean the filter and rinse with water. The filters are also made from a synthetic material which doesn't absorb water, so drying is pretty quick. The filters are actually thicker compared to the K&N filters, so it has more filtering area. AEM says you may clean them every 50k miles. The only thing I didn't like about them is that it had excess rubber/silicone on the filter, ​and some pieces were actually loose. Make sure to remove all loose pieces of rubber before installing. Great filters, ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ These seem to be great filters and after a month of use, my gas milage is still up. *by "***" on September 18, 2019* These are just like K&N except you don't have use special cleaners or keep them oiled. Unfortunately, like other reviewers, mine had little pieces of plastic from the molding process on the engine side of the filter. NOT Good! They were easy to remove, however added to the install time, especially since my Benz uses 2, so double the hassle and added time. Hence the 3 stars for install, 4 for the mileage increase, and 4 for value (since they only honored 1 rebate, even though I bought 2 filters and showed proof of both purchases). Solid all around 4. If the cleanup and quality control were higher the install and overall rating would be also. Still have recommended them to multiple people. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6014901-28-20181-dryflow-air-filter](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6014901-28-20181-dryflow-air-filter) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*